Step into a joyful world where imagination meets engineering — and where the beautifully pointless becomes strangely profound.
Contraptions & Connections is a playful, thought-provoking exhibition that celebrates the delight of invention through quirky machines, moving sculptures, and the unmistakable charm of the absurd. From the beloved drawings of William Heath Robinson, the original ‘Gadget King’, to contemporary kinetic artists, automata makers and machine builders, the exhibition brings together a wonderfully eccentric mix of creators who turn the everyday into the extraordinary.
Who is it for?
This is a show for the curious and creative of all ages — whether you’re a young inventor, an artist who loves to tinker, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply someone who enjoys beautifully useless machines that make you smile.
Featured Artists:
William Heath Robinson, Tim Hunkin, Fi Henshall, Tim Lewis, Paul Spooner, Carlos Zapata, Jim Bond, Tim Ellis, Michael Landy, Nancy Fouts (1945–2019), Keith Newstead (1956–2020)
Contraptions & Connections invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the joy of mechanical imagination — the beautiful collision of art, science, storytelling and silliness.
The Museum is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday through Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays except Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org